The Quest

This has been an exhausting week. The quest has begun. Now that N has settle into the outside world (and seems quite content), it is time for me to reclaim my body. There doesn't seem to be a need for it being big enough for 2 anymore, which means the exercise has begun. The 4 of us (B, N, Maggie the dog, and I) have been embarking on 2 quite intense walks each day this week. They don't call our neighborhood "The Hill" without good reason. Eventually the morning walk will turn into me running by myself, but we are working up to that and enjoying family time as that happens. B and I (N and Maggie didn't have much interest) are also doing multiple sets of crunches and eventually will add in push ups. It's quite tiring, but I am more than ready for my pre-pregnancy body (or as close as I can come to it) to return. We're even trying to work in at least one round of golf each day (on the playstation, of course).

Graduated!!!! Yea!!!!

We are officially done with Seminary!!! This past Friday B participated in both the theological and academic graduation services. (yep - sem makes it take 2 services to be done) My parents, my little sis, her boyfriend, and B's parents all came for the occasion. We were glad to have everyone here and to also have a few more hands to help take care of N. Between services on Friday we headed down the the Arch and then to the Botanical Gardens. We also went to the zoo on Saturday and of course ate a few meals on The Hill. Next weekend we head to Kansas City for B's ordination and N's baptism and will get to see lots of family again.

Auntie T had fun accesorizing Nate.

The flowers at the Botanical Gardens were in full bloom. This was Nathan's and B's Mom's first trip to go down to the Arch.

It's hard to believe that it's been nearly a month since I last posted, but there seems to be fewer hours in the day now that N is here. The night definitely isn't long enough. We seem to get about 4 hours regularly, but anything beyond that is a bonus. Try surviving 5 weeks of about 4 hours of sleep a night - it makes for one cranky couple. N is doing really well and is growing all the time. He's become a noisy little guy with all his sound effects, but it's quite entertaining.

We spent the past weekend in O getting acquainted with K of K and the city. We had a great time meeting everyone at the church and seeing how things happen around there. B has a wonderful Student Edge staff to work with and some great kids in the youth group.

We also were able to find and buy a house. We were thrilled that it was easy to find and didn't take our entire weekend. We even were able to pick out the carpet, countertop, vinyl flooring, and ceramic tile colors. In the picture the house has not been painted yet, only primer. We close June 13th and should move in a week later! We are so excited to be settling down finally.

Graduation for B is Friday, and he is more than thrilled to be done. We're looking forward to having family from both sides in town for that. If only someone wanted to let N spend one night at their hotel room . . . :)